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Kirpi vs M1117 ASV

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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M1117 ASV
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Specifications
Kirpi M1117 ASV
Origin country πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡· Turkey πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle Armored Security Vehicle
Manufacturer BMC Textron
Number produced -- units 2,058 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.8 million
Combat weight 20.0 tons 13.4 tons
Maximum speed -- km/h 100 km/h
Operational range -- km 700 km
Length -- m 6.10 m
Width -- m 2.38 m
Height -- m 2.64 m
Crew 3 (driver, commander, gunner) 3
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Armament & Powertrain
Kirpi M1117 ASV
Main armament 7.62-mm machine gun Mk 19 40mm grenade launcher
Secondary weapon 12.7-mm machine gun M2HB .50 cal machine gun
Engine BMC TUNA engine Cummins 6CTA8.3 260 hp diesel

Overview

The Kirpi and the M1117 ASV are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by BMC and Textron respectively.

The Kirpi weighs 20.0 tons vs 13.4 tons for the M1117 ASV. The Kirpi is armed with a 7.62-mm machine gun, while the M1117 ASV carries a Mk 19 40mm grenade launcher.

The M1117 ASV entered service 15 years before the Kirpi (1999 vs 2014).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kirpi or M1117 ASV?
The M1117 ASV is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the Kirpi's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Kirpi or M1117 ASV?
The M1117 ASV has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the Kirpi's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the Kirpi or M1117 ASV?
The Kirpi is heavier at 20.0 tons combat weight compared to the M1117 ASV's 13.4 tons.
Which is larger, the Kirpi or M1117 ASV?
The M1117 ASV is longer at 6.10 meters compared to the Kirpi's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Kirpi and M1117 ASV require?
The Kirpi requires a larger crew of 3 (driver, commander, gunner) compared to the M1117 ASV's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the Kirpi and M1117 ASV?
The Kirpi is armed with 7.62-mm machine gun while the M1117 ASV carries Mk 19 40mm grenade launcher as its main armament.